Combination bathroom window and cabinet



July 20, 1937. M. MILLER COMBINATION BATHROOM WINDOW AND CABINET FiledJuly 14, 1936 5 7 z 9 .r 87 w e we Wei/4L4 4/ w ,4 w ,VV 1 r Tl l 5 .b HO E Q u II V v/ w Jn i I a r 1 H W A fin a? \4 2 if? m v 4 .mm (Mm "a 79 2g 7 I p r Zr 6 7 5 r 4 e 2 Patented July 20, 1937 UNITED STATESCOMBINATION BATHROOM WINDOW AND CABINET Morris Miller, Boonton, N. J.

Application July 14,

4 Claims.

The purpose of this invention is to improve bathrooms and, inparticular, the general appearance thereof, by combining a window in thebathroom with a cabinet and building the cabinet in and around thewindow, with the cabinet faced with white, black, or colored tile ofglass, bakelite, or a similar material, and with the walls, floor, orentire interior of the bathroom and also the fixtures therein finishedwith a similar material and in harmony therewith, adding beauty andstyle to the room; and at the same time providing storage space incompartments in the cabinet for substantially every conceivable articleor device that may be used therein.

The invention is a cabinet adapted to be incorporated in the wall of abuilding, with a window therein, and forming a window of the room inwhich the cabinet is provided, with a plurality of compartments aroundthe window-,with a stand forming the lower part thereof having a, tableadapted to be opened to form a dressing table with a folding top, seat,and mirrors providing a full-length mirror and mirrors at the sides, andhaving space for substantially every article or device used forcosmetics and also for shaving, shoe polishing, beauty parlors andbarber shops; and also having heating, ventilating, drying, hair drying,and thermostatically controlled air conditioning means therein,providing a miniature barber shop and manicuring parlor, and withcompartments for towels, wash rags, sponges, and racks for magazines andbooks.

Complete kitchen cabinets have been provided and similar cabinets havebeen provided for other a purposes and relatively small cabinets havebeen provided for bathrooms and the like, however, it is desired'tocombine a cabinet having complete storage capacity in combination withthe window of a bathroom, so that every possible article that may beused in the bathroom may be incorporated therein, and the entire devicemay be as compact as possible.

The object of the invention is, therefore, to combine storage space incombination with a window for use in a bathroom which places everyarticle of this nature readily at the disposal of a user and toincorporate all of the parts in a relatively simple and attractive case.

Another object is to provide a combination window and cabinet havingstorage chambers therein, folding tables and chairs, and also means forheating and ventilating.

Another object is to provide a combination cabinet having foul airremoving means incorporated therein. V

A still further object is to provide a combination bath cabinet andwindow in which the articles normally used in a bathroom may beincorporated and fromwhich they may readily .be used.

1936, Serial No. 90,487

And a still further object is to provide a combination window andcabinet for bathrooms and the like which is simple and relativelyinexpensive.

With these ends in view the invention embodies a window with'horizontalpanes of glass pivotally mounted therein, having a cabinet between thelower end of the window and the floor in which a folding table and chairare incorporated, and a plurality of compartments extending completelyaround the window, and in which means is provided for heating,conditioning, and also for removing air, and the device is also providedwith suitable electrical connections and storage space for electric andother appliances.

-This invention relates to a combination window and cabinet in which'the'cabinet is formed with compartments for substantially any articlethat may. be used in a bathroom, such as cosmetics; razors, shoepolishing means, back rubbing devices, massaging, shampooing, sun lamps,and also in which a radiator, clock, screen, radio, cigarette lighter,scales, shaving lights, and other devices may be incorporated.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear from thefollowing description taken in connection with the drawing, wherein:

Figure l is a view showing a front elevation of a window and cabinet ofthe preferred design.

Figure 2 is a cross section through the window and cabinet with theinterior parts of the cabinet shown in the open position in full lines,and in the closed position in dotted lines.

Figure 3 is a detail showing a section of the cabinet with differentarticles therein.

Figure 4 is a detail showing a shoe stand extending from the cabinet andadapted to fold therein. 7 I p In the drawing thewindow and cabinet areshown as they may be made, wherein numeral I indicates the frame,numeral 2 the window opening, and numeral 3 a cabinet at the lower endof the window.

The frame may be made of wood, metal, or'any suitable material, and maybe made in the shape of a square, round or oval window with or with--out a border, however, the sizes and proportions per section 8 of theframe I with the loweredge engaging a lip 9 on the frame of acorresponding section IS which is pivotally mounted on pins H. Thesection lli is provided with an arm l2 which is connected to a rod I3 onthe inside of the frame, and this rod is also connected to a pluralityof arms M on sections 15 which are similar to the section if! and theseare pivotally mounted on pins l6 corresponding to the pins I I. The arm:4 on one of the sections 15 is provided with an extension 11 thatextends through a slot 18 in the face of the frame and the outer end isprovided with a knob 19 by which it may be moved upward and downward inthe slot to adjust the position of the sections IE! and I and it will benoted that these may be .opened and closed by the knob I9 or set to anyposition. Each of the sections is provided with a lip 20 correspondingwith the hp 9 so that when all of the sections are closed the windowis'waterproof. It will be understood that as many sec-' tions as may bedesired may be provided and these may be formed with pieces of glassbound by any suitable frames, and the panes may be horizontally orvertically mounted, as may be desired. In the design shown the glasssections are mounted adjacent the innersurface of the window opening 2in theframe however, it will be understood that, they may be'locatedadjacent th e outer surface or positioned at any point in the frame, anda screen may be used in combination therewith.

The lower part of the frame l is provided with a cabinet 3 and thiscabinet 'may contain a table, seat, shoe stand, book'or magazine rack,shelves forming a linen closet, or means for holding any suitablearticle adapted to be used in dressing or in the bathroom.

In the design shown the cabinet is formed with an upper surface 2!having a panel 22 adapted to form a table top hinged thereto by hinges23, and it will be noted that the panel 22 may fold downward to theposition indicated by the'dotted lines. The front of the cabinet may beprovided with doors 24 and 25 which may open outward as shown in Figure2, and a seat 26 which is pivotally mounted upon a pin 21 by an arm 28may swing outward to the position shown in Figure 2, so that the devicewill form a dressing table. The seatZfi may also be provided with a leg29 forming a positive strut eX- tending downward therefrom and engagingthe floor. It will be noted that the seat folds inward under the tabletop 22 to the position shown in dotted lines. On the inner surfaces ofthe doors 2 3 and 25 are mirrors 3!] 'and'in the rear of the cabinet isa stationary mirror 3! and a movable mirror-32which maybe moved upwardto the position indicated by the dotted lines 33 with the sections l9and I5 closed thereby providing a run length mirror from the point '33to the floor with side mirrors 31! on the inside of the doors( Themirror 32 is provided witha clip 34 at the upper edge which fits overthe upper edge of a panel 35 at the back of the surface 2! and this maybe gripped by hand when it is desired to move the mirrorupward,'however, it will be understood that any means may be providedfor elevating the mirror or for holding it in any position.

Side mirrors 35 and 31 may also be provided to fold into sections at thesides of the frame, and these sections may be provided with doors 38 and39 having knobs wand 4|, and it will be noted that as the doors 3B and39 are opened the mirror 36, which may fold inside, may also it may beincorporated in either side as the be opened to the position shown inFigure 2. The panel 35 may be provided with shelves 22 and 43, uponwhich cosmetics may be placed,

may be placed therein providing heat for the bathroom, and heat willpassaround the ends of the mirrors and through gratings or openings 48 and49 in the ends of thecabinet. Radiators may also be used at the ends ofthecabinet, or at any point or points. in the'room. E

On the sides of theframe i are sections 50 and 5! and a similar section52 may be provided at the top and these sections may be divided intocomparatively small compartments and each compartment may be providedwith a door 52, and the outer surfaces of the doors may be plain orprovided with mirrors as may be desired. The

size of the cabinet may be varied to accommo- 1 date different objectsor devices, and in the design shown a fan 53 is provided at the top forexhausting foul air from the room and it will be noted that with thisfan operating circulation Will be provided from the radiator through theroom. It will be understood, however, that the fan may be located at anyother point or points, and may be operatedin any manner. The motor maybe operated in either direction to exhaust air, or blow in fresh air forair conditioning, as

may be desired, and this may be thermostati} cally controlled. I a

In this design a clock 54 is shown in one section at the top of theframe, and a radio 55is shown at the opposite side,'and this may be op'-erated by knobs 56 and 5'? extending through the surface of the panel.Electric sockets 58 and 59 may also be provided in thesurfaces of thepanel as shown at theopposite side of the frame, and these may be usedfor'any forms of electrical appliances that may be desired, which may becontained inthe compartments in the sides of the frame or at any point.In Figure '3 a sun lamp 60 is shown in one compartment,'a-small light 6|is shown in another, a tooth brush 62 is shown in another, and ashaving'brush 63 is shown in another. These lamps and other devices are shownprovided with anexter'isioncord, and it' will be understood thatthesecords are preferably made with the wires coated with a;

relatively heavy insulating rubber cover providing a safety cord, andthese cords may be relatively long and adaptedto be used for anyelectrical devices in any part of the room. It will be understood;however, that any suitable articles or devices may be contained in thecompartments and some compartments may be made relatively large foradditional supplies. A shoe stand 64 may also be provided as shown inFigure hand this may be formed on a lever 65'whichis pivotally mountedon a pin 66 and held in the upright position by a stop 61 on the side ofthe frame, which is indi cated by the numeral 88. This device may foldto the position shown in dotted lines inside of a frame when not in use,and it willbe note'd that seat 26 will only occupy the center. i

It will be appreciated that many other" devices may be incorporated inthis cabinet "and the cabinet may be made of any shape or design'toaccommodate substantially any device. A scale 69 is also shown in thelower part of the cabinet in the design shown in Figure 4 and this maybe moved outward and used, and then returned to the cabinet. It will benoted that the scale and shoe stand may be placed in the ends of thelower portion of the cabinet as the glass of the mirrors 3| and 32 onlyextends outward to the dotted lines it and H shown in Figure 1, therebyleaving a space between the ends of the mirrors and the ends of thecabinet in which these devices may be placed, and which also providesmeans for the circulation of air around the ends of the mirrors and outof the ventilating openings 48 and 49 in the ends of the cabinet.however, that the radiator 47 may be located in these sections, or atthe ends of the cabinet, and this may be provided in diiferent sectionsor as desired. A panel 12 may also be provided between the radiator andthe mirrors 3! and 32 to separate the mirrors from the heat and thispanel may be made of metal, wood, asbestos, or any insulating or othermaterial.

In the design shown in Figure 3 the shelves l3 and I l are shown as madeof glass and a light 15 may be placed in one or any number ofcompartments so that it will shine through the glass shelves andilluminate the entire interior, thereby providing means for lighting theinterior of the cabinet by a single light. It will be understood,however, that the shelves may be made of any other suitable material andthe light may be omitted. It will also be understood that lights of anytype or design may be used in combination with this cabinet, andelongated tubular lights, or other lights, particularly for indirectlighting may be provided at any other point or points in the cabinet orroom. Racks 16 may be placed on the inside of the doors as shown inFigure 3 and these may be in the form of shelves, or shelves dividedinto compartments of sufiicient size to hold b-ay rum, witch hazel andperoxide, having large size bottles, and also so that tooth paste,powder and other articles may be placed therein; however, it will beunderstood that any means may be provided in any of the cabinets forholding any particular article or for dispensing tooth paste and thelike.

Air conditioning means may also be incorporated in the window and itwill be noted in Figure 2 that a coil ll through which a refrigerant maybe passed is positioned in front of the fan 53 and the fan may bereversed to blow air over the coil and into the room through the screen18 at the front of the compartment, so that the air in the bathroom maybe cooled to provide air conditioning means. It will be understood,however, that the air conditioning means may be incorporated in anyother part of the cabinet and air conditioning devices of any suitabletype may be used.

A thermostat may be provided for controlling the air conditioning andheating means, and as hereinbefore stated, the cabinet may be providedwith racks, and compartments to hold substantially any article, andalthough the window is shown of a rectangular shape, it may be in theform of a diamond, hexagon, oval or of any shape; and the window may beconstructed to provide space for a screen which may also be of any typeor design. The compartment and racks It will be understood,

may be made to hold towels, books, magazines, as hereinbefore stated,and a drying and hair drying machine may be incorporated.

It is preferred to install this device in the wall of the bathroom atthe window opening and the entire Wall around the cabinet may be coveredwith suitable material 19 which may be white, black or of various colorsor arranged in any suitable designs. The entire wall around the windowand also the front of the cabinet and the doors thereof may be coveredwith tiling or any similar material and this may be in very attractivecolor designs or arranged in any manner.

It will be understood that other changes may be made without departingfrom the spirit of the invention. One of which changes may be in the useof cabinets or compartments of any other type or design, another may bein the use of other means for closing the compartments, another may bein the use of the device in combination with a window or windows of anyother type, and still another may be in the use of a cabinet of anyother type or design at the base of the window.

The construction will be readily understood from the foregoingdescription. In use the device may be provided as shown and describedand, as hereinbefore stated, it is preferred to incorporate it at theWindow opening in a bathroom and practically every article or deviceused in a bathroom or for cosmetics, shaving, cleaning, or polishingshoes and the like may be incorporated therein. As hereinbefore statedthe cabinet may also be provided with electric sockets for appliancesfor massaging, rubbing and shampooing, or for back rubbing, sun lamps, acigarette lighter, a clock, and for many other devices or appliances.

This device, therefore, forms a miniature beauty parlor or barber shop.and all are incorporated in a bathroom and installed in combination withthe window thereof.

Having thus fully described the invention what I claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. In combination, a window and cabinet in which the cabinet ispositioned below the window opening and incorporated in the framethereof, a folding table in said cabinet adapted to be opened to aposition in front of said window, a folding seat also incorporated insaid cabinet and adapted to be opened outward to a position in front ofsaid table, and suitable doors adapted to close said cabinet with thetable and seat therein.

2. A combination window frame as described in claim 1 having sidemirrors foldable into the sides of said window frame and adapted to opento positions at the sides of said table with the table in the openposition.

3. In combination with a window frame and cabinet as described in claim1, a slidable mirror positioned in the lower part of said cabinet andadapted to be moved upward to a position in front of said table with thetable in the open position.

4. A combination device as described in claim 1 characterized by mirrorson the inner surfaces of the doors forming closures for said cabinet.

MORRIS MILLER.

